U.S. Army’s new rifle will employ Artificial Intelligence algorithms

The U.S. Army’s next-generation rifle and machine gun will be fitted with cutting-edge fire control technologies, including digital weapon camera and Artificial Intelligence.

The Next Generation Squad Weapon expected to be equipped with a rifle mounted advanced fire control optic system, according to new data from the Joint Service Small Arms Program. The new weapon system will combine the firepower and effective range of a machine gun with the precision and ergonomics of a rifle, yielding capability improvements in accuracy, range and lethality.

The weapon will be lightweight, fire lightweight ammunition and have reduced acoustic and flash signature.

The Next Generation Squad Weapon expected to be equipped with a rifle mounted advanced fire control optic system, according to new data from the Joint Service Small Arms Program.

According to a June report from the Joint Service Small Arms Program, new Army’s rifle will employ Artificial Intelligence algorithms for threat recognition and prioritization.